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Balcerak Family History

Balcerak Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Balcerzak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balcerak family from?

You can see how Balcerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcerak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Balcerak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balcerak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balcerak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcerak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balcerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balcerak. 56% of Balcerak men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Molder
    23%

What Balcerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Balcerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcerak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Balcerak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Balcerak. For the veterans among your Balcerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcerak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Balcerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balcerak in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcerak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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